Rooftop Cinema officially opens The Drive-In off Navigation
The new venue boasts a screen that measures 64 feet, billed as the largest in the city. Source: https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/movies-tv/
LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN MOVIES, FROM THE BIRTH OF HOLLYWOOD TO THE SILENT ERA
Join the Pasadena Senior Center on Tuesday, January 12, for the first part of a seven-part master class about the history of American movies. This master class, hosted by film historian Dr. Jonathan Kuntz, will introduce participants to the birth … Continued
Portland winter theater, film guide: Organizers adapt to bring arts into homes
The winter season traditionally offers a full plate of theater, dance and other arts events. But with COVID-19 restrictions still firmly in place, companies have had to pivot to offer theater and film audiences new avenues to enjoy performances. While … Continued
Behind The Curtain At The London Science Museum IMAX
Recently, I was invited to the reopening of the IMAX theatre in the Science Museum in London, newly dubbed The Ronson Theatre. This location is now special as it’s one of only a few IMAX cinemas in the world to be … Continued
Lawmakers push for the inclusion of ‘Selena’ the movie in National Film Registry
Biographical music film “Selena” (1997) is nominated for inclusion in the National Film Registry and the movie has garnered support from lawmakers who are pushing for better Latinx representation and inclusion in media. Source: https://www.pennlive.com/life/
Upstate Films founders Steve and DeDe Leiber step down after 48 years
The two theaters have been closed since the pandemic came crashing down last spring, with no plans to reopen for the foreseeable future, leaving a big hole in many a mid-Hudson film buff’s heart. That makes it an auspicious time … Continued